RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03357
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She should have been awarded the SWASM after she served in Saudi
Arabia during Desert Shield/Desert Storm from February 1992 through
July 1992. She states that she needs the SWASM to become eligible for
veteran’s preference points.
In support of her request, the applicant provided a copy of a
certificate from Saudi Arabia, a copy of her Certificate of Release
from Active Duty, DD Form 214, and a copy of the criteria for awarding
the SWASM.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on
25 June 1986. She was discharged with an Honorable Discharge on 30
September 1992. She served 6 years, 2 months and 30 days of total
active service. Her DD Form 214 reflects award of the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon,
Noncommissioned Officer Military Education Graduate Ribbon and the Air
Force Training Ribbon no foreign service.
The SWASM is awarded to service members who served in support of
Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm, or Desert Calm from 2
August 1990 through 30 November 1995. In a TDY capacity, the member
must have served 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days in the
specified areas.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. Applicant did not provide any
documentation to support her claim that she was in Saudi Arabia in
February or July 1992. Her enlisted performance reports for that
period is an overall “3” and has no mention of the applicant being
deployed TDY. Applicant has not provided any documentation showing
that she was deployed in support of operation Desert Shield, Desert
Storm or Desert Calm or that she was in Saudi Arabia for 30
consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days. Applicant waited for ten
years; until she needed a specific award for veteran’s preference
before claiming she was in Saudi Arabia. However, she has not
provided any documentation to substantiate her claim, even when asked
to do so.
The applicant’s records do not contain any documents that show she was
deployed to Saudi Arabia in direct support of Operation Desert Storm
at any time.
The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
24 January 2003 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing
law or regulations.
2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice. After a thorough review
of the available evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, the
Board is not persuaded that she is entitled to the award of the
Southwest Asia Service Medal. The Board did not find evidence that
the applicant performed temporary duty in Saudi Arabia for 30
consecutive or 60 inconsecutive days, or that she flew as a crewmember
in one or more aerial flights directly supporting military operations
in Southwest Asia. In regard to the certificate provided, it appears
that it is not a valid form. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, the Board finds no compelling basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an material error or injustice; that the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly
discovered relevant evidence no considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2002-
03357 in Executive Session on 27 March 2003, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Ms. Rita J. Maldonado, Member
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Oct 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 15 Jan 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 03.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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